Amplifier and Digital Streamer on Single 15A Circuit?


I’ll shortly be setting up a new system, a Gryphon Diablo 300 Integrated (with DAC module) and an Innuos Zenith MK III digital music streamer/server.  

Unfortunately they will will be on the same 15A circuit in my house.  The circuit powers all wall outlets in my living room, but I can be sure nothing else is powered while I’m using my HiFi system.  

I know that many, Gryphon included, say to plug the amp direct into the wall and not use conditioners.   Also, I’ll be upgrading power cords to the Amp and Streamer, likely with AQ Hurricanes.

At first I was concerned it was only a 15A circuit, not 20A, but then I realized that even with the Diablo that has a max peak power consumption of 1900W, that during my use power consumption will never go high enough to trip the 15A breaker, unless I’m playing at insane volumes (I don’t).

I’m sure others must have run into this same issue. 

How detrimental will this configuration, having the amp and digital source on the same 15A circuit, be to sound quality?  And what remedies do I have - should I get a conditioner that will isolate the digital source at least and leave my amp plugged into the wall?




nyev
I would start out in the garage or wherever that 15 A circuit starts..start there..make sure panel connections are TIGHT..have an electrician do this, IF you are not qualified and competent and MOST importantly SAFE.
Check to see IF your dedicated circuit is on same leg as bigger motors in house, furnace, freezer, AC, heatpump, refrigerator, etc.. IF possible move to opposite leg of panel.
I always replace the breaker in lanel unless I know it if freshy fresh ! they corrode, etc..

Next ditch the el cheapo outlet on wall for at least a Hubbel Hospital grade.

Next I would get a Furman 15i or better to plug the streamer, network switch, wallwarts and other trash generating junk into...

The big dog I would run into wall direct, unless you hear no difference by running it thru conditioner...

even my lowly 1961 MC240 sounds better direct into wall over a bevy of $3 K conditioners...

IF you cant hear a difference, consider trading the Diabo...ya overspent ( this is 99.324% a joke )

also try running the server/streamer off another circuit with a hyper quality extension cord..make this up w 12 G and Hubbel Hospital grade components.. TO evaluate what happens...then you can judge IF hiring electricians to fish an outlet will benefit you.

FWIW, I try to actually follow my own advice....5 dedicated circuits in my reference room just for audio..

have fun

sounds like you have fantastic components !!!!!!
Awesome advice, thanks all.  I think the Diablo straight in the wall will be the way to go, based on what most have said. 

I’ll upgrade my two wall outlets as well.  Possibly with PS Audio outlets which are inexpensive.

The Furman and Nordost options look good but so does the PS Audio Dectet.  The AudioQuest Niagara 1000 also looks good but much more expensive.  Any thoughts on the AQ?  I’d only be using the conditioner for the streamer.

Installing dedicated lines to isolate my streamer seems overkill to me, but my wife was actually telling me it wouldn’t be too big of a deal!!  Do dedicated lines actually help though?  Don’t circuits end up cross contaminating each other anyways?  I was inder the understanding that you have different circuits to manage current load, but that the circuits themselves are not really isolated.  Thoughts?
I like tomic601's advise of checking connections.

Besides that a balanced transformer in the power cord, such as the one Core Power makes may be excellent on the streamer, and it will isolate.

For the amp, a heavy duty outlet such as Hubble is necessary. Jena Labs has cryo treated ones for a good price. A high quality surge protector at the breaker box such as The EP2050 would improve the sound of the entire system, and give protection. A cheaper one would be one from Eaton. Will protect but not improve the sound. The right power cord is essential to best sound. Try a few... like four or five.

I also second the Nordost devises. I have a few, but they are not cheap. There are a few passive/plug in types out there.